Female praying mantids are known for eating their ... Sexual cannibalism isn't a must for the mantis to reproduce. Its advantage for the female may be a handy source of nutrition for herself ...

A ghost mantis, also called Phyllocrania paradoxa, is a species of praying mantis known for its ... like many other insects, by molting. Female mantises shed their skin—aka molt— around ...

PARIS: When a female praying mantis bites the head off her sexual partner, it is probably not out of anger. According to a study published Wednesday, the mantis’ proclivity for devouring her ...

Praying Mantises Are Killing Machines showcases the stealthy precision and brutal efficiency of one of nature’s most ...

A female praying mantis faces a moral dilemma when considering a romantic involvement with a playful male who, surprisingly, is aiding her in finding another mate instead of him.

These critters get their name from their kaleidoscope shell—like a peacock’s tail—and their hinged forearms which resemble that of a praying mantis ... The female will store the male ...

Like a praying mantis, the mantis shrimp use a specialised ... male zebra mantis shrimp provide virtually all of the food while the female puts her efforts into raising their eggs.